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Introduction
This year, we are aiming to deliver the largest number of purpose-built, value-added solutions ever for our Costing portfolio. These solutions are designed to introduce new use cases for customers, helping them extend the value of their existing Costing implementations.
Many of these new solutions have already been released—and the best part is that they are included at no additional cost as part of the Costing Standard or Costing Essentials licenses.
This guide is intended to help you install individual solution components—including tables, metrics, and reports—on projects that may be running on an older template version. By following the steps in this guide, you can add the latest solution components to your existing projects without needing to perform a full template upgrade.
A video demo is also attached to walk you through the process step by step.
Key Terms You Should Know
Server Version:
Refers to the version of IBM Apptio TBM Studio software installed. Determines platform capabilities and compatibility.
Users can check their current version at: Settings > About
Current series: 12.11.1x
Template / Component Version:
Refers to the version of Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) content (Data Tables, Models, Reports).
Each solution is tied to a specific Component Version.
Check it at: TBM Studio > Project > Project Settings > Component Version
Important
To install the new solutions, you do NOT need to upgrade all the existing components.
Refer to the table on the next page to identify the required Server Version and Template Version for your desired solution.
Step-by-Step Guide
Check Server Version: Ensure your instance's Server Version is equal to or newer than the release version of the solution.
Identify Required Component Version: Use the Solutions Release Table to find the Component Version (e.g., v120).
Temporarily Change Component Version: Navigate to Project > “Project Settings”. Change the Component Version to match the solution’s version.
Install the Solution Components: Go to the Components tab and install the required solution components.
Upgrade Existing Components (If needed): Revert and reapply customizations after upgrading components OR manually apply changes to Master Tables as per the Configuration Guide.
Revert “Project Settings” Change: Return to the original Component Version to avoid upgrade prompts.
Pro Tips
Document custom changes for easy reapplication.
Always refer to the Configuration Guide provided with the solution.
Solution Release Version Reference Table
IBM Apptio Costing New Solutions
Costing Essentials
Costing Standard
Template
Server Version
Hybrid IT TCO Impact
-
Yes
v120
12.11.12
Public Cloud TCO
v120 + v200
12.11.13
Apptio - Turbonomic Integration (GA)
AI TCO & Usage
12.11.14
Mainframe TCO
To be released
Maximo Maintenance Cost Insights
N.A.
v200
12.11.15
Product TCO
00:06:19